{"id":29949,"date":"2020-03-20T13:31:09","date_gmt":"2020-03-20T12:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpkraken.io\/?p=29949"},"modified":"2020-03-20T13:31:09","modified_gmt":"2020-03-20T12:31:09","slug":"wordpress-5-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpkraken.io\/blog\/wordpress-5-4\/","title":{"rendered":"WordPress 5.4 Available Soon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

WordPress team has announced that the newest version of the platform, 5.4, is scheduled to be released on March 31st, 2020<\/strong>. The third release candidate is now available for testing either via the Beta Tester plugin or direct download. Many of you may ask, \u201cwhat\u2019s new,\u201d so read on to find out what features this version will bring<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Block Editor Improvements In WordPress 5.4<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The greatest part of WordPress 5.4 update focuses on improving the block editor. As Jb Audras, WordPress 5.4 Release Documentation Lead, states, “WordPress 5.4 is shaping up to be the best WordPress 2020 has seen<\/strong>“<\/a>! Let\u2019s find out if these content editor enhancements and new features genuinely live up to this name. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WordPress 5.4 will introduce a total of two entirely original blocks<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social Icons Block<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This feature was first introduced as an experimental one in Gutenberg 6.5. Yet, it required some more development of the Block Variations API to gain stability <\/strong>and simplicity<\/strong>. It has now progressed to a point when it\u2019s safe to merge in WordPress 5.4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social Icons Block will allow an easier-than-ever social media linking<\/strong> inside your posts and pages. c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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However, the core block editor won\u2019t recognize any Social Icons blocks constructed in Gutenberg 7.4 or lower<\/strong>. To resolve this issue, it\u2019s best to manually migrate all the content created with the older versions of Gutenberg by loading the previously-created post in the block editor and saving it. The editor will update the block automatically. Alternatively, after upgrading to WordPress 5.4, you can keep the Gutenberg plugin installed. It\u2019ll keep the old icons compatible with the updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buttons Block<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ever wanted to put several different buttons in a single line<\/strong>, like \u201cread more\u201d and \u201csubscribe\u201d? This new feature, replacing the existing button block, finally makes it possible. Users will be able to choose from two different styles<\/strong>, use their own text<\/strong> and background colors<\/strong> (including gradients).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Unlike Social Icons Blocks, your existing buttons will stay compatible<\/strong> with this update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other New Blocks\u2019 Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

WordPress 5.4 will introduce an option to embed TikTok videos into your posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It also removes the CollegeHumor video embed, as the service no longer exists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The drag-and-drop tool for blocks, widely known as difficult to use and causing frustration, is now simplified. WordPress 5.4 removes the positioning classes and the drop zone section<\/strong>. While at that, the team has also deleted the editor.BlockDropZone<\/code> component filter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another significant change, and a one you really should pay attention to<\/strong>, is simpler block margins<\/strong>. To make the CSS more comfortable to edit, the WordPress team has removed the built-in padding<\/strong> and negative margins <\/strong>in each block. If any of your posts use these features, it may look odd in version 5.4. Make sure you check it after updating your WordPress.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Existing Blocks Enhancements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to enhancing the existing blocks, here\u2019s a roundup of the most useful changes<\/strong> in WordPress 5.4<\/strong> that\u2019s been a long time coming:<\/p>\n\n\n\n